Shirley was stunned and turned around, looking at Scarlett.
Scarlettâs smile was so sweet, and she placed her hand onto Shirleyâs hand, gently stroking it, âIs it possible for you being with my grandson?â
âErm...â Shirleyâs face was blushing instantly.
Jasmine chuckled, âMadame Moore, how can you ask a girl like this? Sheâs shy already.â
Scarlett laughed, patting her mouth, and said, âLook, grandma is getting muddled, canât even speak properly. Paisley, I really like you. Why donât you consider Bryan?â
Shirley was dumbfounded, looking at Scarlett. She was going red in the face. Shirley touched her ears and said, âMadame Moore...â
âCall me grandma.â
Shirley was astonished by Scarlettâs words again. Were all the older adults nowadays being so open, not to mention a wealthy old lady too. Shouldnât she pick her granddaughter-in-law? Shirley was a mother of two children.
Jasmine laughingly added, âMiss Thomas, just give it a call. The Moore family was blessed with male children. Madame Moore only had one daughter, and to the young masterâs generation, it was all boys. Madame Moore was crazy to have a granddaughter.â
Shirley chuckled, feeling embarrassed inside to say it out, as she was Bryanâs grandmother. But seeing Scarlettâs pitiful look, Shirley then said out awkwardly, âGrandma.â
âGood girl.â Scarlett was delighted, patting Shirleyâs hand, and asked, âWhat did you want to tell grandma just now?â
âYou canât force someone to love you. But Iâll try my best to preserve this relationship if it really comes to the point where the two of us love each other. Do you think so, grandma?â Shirley had done talking, throwing the question back to Scarlett.
Scarlett should have understood what Shirley said. As long as the one Shirley liked and the other also liked her, she wouldnât let go of it. And that was what she had intended to do. But Bryan was still far from that point right now.
Scarlett nodded, âYouâre right. Youâre right.â
âMadame Moore, we have been out here for quite a while. Itâs time to go back.â Jasmine looked at her watch and said.
âAlright. Letâs go back.â
After returning to the villa, Shirley went straight to the study to look for Bryan. The door was opened as she walked to the study.
Jordan came out from inside and greeted Shirley. He then glanced at the man inside, secretly praying that Mr. Moore had better not take out his prenuptial agreement and show it to Miss Thomas.
Shirley saw Jordanâs suspicious look as she walked into the room puzzlingly.
Bryan was still doing his paperwork, looking very serious. However, it was time for him to take a rest now.
âMr. Moore, itâs 9.30, and you should go to bed now.â
At that moment, Bryan stood up and walked towards Shirley, âIâve something to show you.â
He handed her a piece of paper that he had written, âHave a look.â
âWhatâs this?â Shirley took the paper and opened it, looking at the words on it, âI, Bryan Moore, am willing to marry Paisley Thomas. I hereby swear that if I, Bryan Moore, do anything that goes against our marriage, all my property under my name, including our children born in the future, will belong to Miss Thomas. And I will be swept away from the Moore family. But, during the period of my fidelity to the marriage, Miss Thomas shall obey Mr. Mooreâs orders...â
Seeing the word âorders,â Shirley read it repeatedly to make sure that she wasnât wrong. Bryan was such a psycho...
She tore it into several halves before even finish reading it. She smashed it into the dustbin and said in a fierce tone, âBryan Moore, can you stop being childish? A marriage isnât just a childâs play. Furthermore, how much do you know about me before wanting to marry me?â
Bryan was stunned, staring at the agreement that she had torn to shreds, with his face darkened. He turned around, picking up the agreement from the bin, and said, âHow could I not understand you. Youâre bad-tempered and having two children. I donât even mind being a stepfather.â
Shirley didnât know whether to laugh or cry hearing his words. He didnât understand her at all. She looked away and sneered.
âWhat are you laughing at?â Bryan frowned, pointing her face.
However, Shirley stepped back quickly. She looked up at him and saw there were tears in his eyes, âItâs time for bed.â
Shirley was flustered, turning around, and walked out of the study. She wouldnât be able to resist it if this continued.
Shirley left the Mooresâ Manor early the next day morning.
Bryan walked to the window sill, looking at the car driving out the Mooresâ Manor, and he was sorrowful.
A knock sounded outside the door, with Jordan coming in and said, âMr. Moore, we have received Mr. Stewartâs invitation to a banquet.â
Bryan turned around, glanced at him, and nodded.
âThen, should we inform Dr. Thomas?â Dr. Thomas was the reason for contacting Arthur in the first place.
Bryan looked down and said, âNo need!â
Shirley definitely didnât want to attend any more dinner parties with him. Letâs wait until he invited Mr. Stewart to the Moore family.
On the other hand, Shirley had received a call too. A long-lost name popped up on the screen. She was out of sorts looking at Kevinâs name, and she tapped on the speakerphone, answering the call.
A low voice came out of the phone, âShirley.â
âKevin.â Shirley was a bit agitated. Both Kevin and Mildred had helped Shirley during her most challenging time, and her feelings for Kevin were way more than just brother and sister.
Back then, Kevin had been by her side, taking care of her and her two children, just like doing the roles of a father. He was the light to her darkness...
However, Shirley became busier soon, and the two became less in touch gradually.
âIâm back in the country.â His voice was deep and slightly hoarse but melodious.
Shirleyâs heart tightened up, and she smiled, âWhere are you now? Do you want me to pick you up?â
âNo need. Mr. Stewart will pick me up at the airport. Mr. Stewart will host a banquet at Phoenix Restaurant, and thereâs still other brothers and sisters in the country too. Come and join us. Bring Jacob and Emma along too. I havenât seen you guys for a long time.â Kevin said gently.
Shirley was naturally happy hearing this news. Although she didnât like noisy and lively banquets, she still had to show respect to Mr. Stewart.
âAlright. Iâll be there.â
âOkay...â Kevin answered. The two of them fell into a long silence. It was probably because they hadnât seen each other for too long and not even in contact. It was inevitable that they were rusty.
After a moment, Kevin asked, âHave you met him?â
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